A storytelling podcast about resilience, growth and navigating life’s hardest seasons. How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real is where honest conversations unfold about the moments that change us. Each episode features real people sharing their journeys through grief, trauma, adversity and the challenges that reshape who we are. This show isn’t about perfection or pretending everything is fine. It’s about what happens when life cracks open — and how we find strength on the other side. If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, broken, or unsure how to move forward, these conversations are for you.
How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real Podcast
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213 episodes
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A storytelling podcast about resilience, growth and navigating life’s hardest seasons. How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real is where honest conversations unfold about the moments that change us. Each episode features real people sharing their journeys through grief, trauma, adversity and the challenges that reshape who we are. This show isn’t about perfection or pretending everything is fine. It’s about what happens when life cracks open — and how we find strength on the other side. If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, broken, or unsure how to move forward, these conversations are for you.
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Recent Episodes
May 29, 2026
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May 8, 2026
Jenn Morrison: Healing and Reinvention | Loss, Abuse, and Manifesting a New Life in Hawaii
<p>In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real, I sit down with Jenn Morrison to talk about surviving childhood loss, redefining family, and rebuilding your life after abuse.</p><p>Jenn shares what it was like losing her mom at a young age, feeling alone from the age of 17, and growing up without ever truly feeling like she had a mother figure. Over time, she had to redefine what “mom” meant to her — and eventually create that feeling of home and safety for herself.</p><p>We also talk about surviving an abusive relationship, the emotional toll of starting over, and how she ultimately manifested the life she once only dreamed about — now living in Hawaii with her husband.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss:<br>• Losing her mom at a young age<br>• Feeling alone from the age of 17<br>• Redefining what “mother” and family mean<br>• Growing up without stability or support<br>• Surviving an abusive relationship<br>• Rebuilding confidence and self-worth<br>• Manifesting a completely different life<br>• Creating a new beginning in Hawaii</p><p>This conversation is emotional, inspiring, and a reminder that your past doesn’t have to decide your future.</p>
May 2, 2026
Chris Wasko: Energy Healing and Mediumship | Narcissistic Parents, Trauma, and Breaking Generational Cycles
<p>In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real, I sit down with Chris Wasko to talk about healing from deep-rooted trauma and stepping into a completely unexpected spiritual path.</p><p>Chris shares what it was like growing up with two narcissistic parents and how that environment shaped her early life. As she began doing the work to heal, something unexpected happened — she started hearing her maternal grandfather, opening the door to her abilities as a medium.</p><p>We talk about what it looks like to navigate that kind of awakening, how she learned to trust it, and why she ultimately shifted her focus toward energy healing and helping the living — especially old souls and cycle breakers trying to rewrite their stories.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss:<br>• Growing up with narcissistic parents<br>• The long-term impact of childhood trauma<br>• Beginning the healing journey and doing the inner work<br>• Hearing her grandfather and discovering her mediumship<br>• Learning to trust and develop intuitive abilities<br>• Transitioning into energy healing<br>• Supporting old souls and cycle breakers<br>• Breaking generational patterns and creating something new</p><p>This conversation is powerful, eye-opening, and a reminder that healing doesn’t just change your life — it can completely transform who you become.</p>
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